Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Bajaj Dominar 250

BikeWale brings you comparison of Benelli Imperiale 400 and Bajaj Dominar 250. The ex-showroom price of Benelli Imperiale 400 is ₹ 1,89,799 and Bajaj Dominar 250 is ₹ 1,70,720. Benelli Imperiale 400 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Bajaj Dominar 250 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Benelli Imperiale 400 and Bajaj Dominar 250.

Imperiale 400 vs Dominar 250 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Imperiale 400	Dominar 250
Price	₹ 1,89,799	₹ 1,70,720
Capacity	374 cc	248.8 cc
Power	20.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm	26.63 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	32 kmpl	34 kmpl

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Imperiale 400

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,89,799
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Dominar 250

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₹ 1,70,720
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Imperiale 400
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Dominar 250
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	20.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm	26.63 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm	23.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	374	248.8
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72.7	72
Stroke (mm)	90	61.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	8.5:1	11.9:1
Ignition	Digital	DC
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Multidisc wet clutch	Wet, Multiplate with ANS
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel-Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	13
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2	0
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	384	442
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	35
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	32	34
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	230
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 19	100/80-17" Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	130/80 - 18	130/70-17" Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Suspension	41mm Telescopic	Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travel
Rear Suspension	Pre-load adjustable	Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	205	180
Overall Length (mm)	2,170	2,156
Overall Width (mm)	820	836
Overall Height (mm)	1,120	1,112
Wheelbase (mm)	1,440	1,453
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	157
Seat Height (mm)	780	800
Chassis Type	Double cradle with steel tubes and plates	Beam type perimeter frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	--	12V DC
Battery	--	12V, 8Ah VRLA
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED with AHO, 10 units
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	Bulb	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets modern-classic styling
- Accessible seat height
- Good sales, service backup
- Comfortable for long distance touring
- 250cc engine has good amount of torque
- Gets some useful features
Could be better
- Misses out on tube-less tyres
- Gets analogue instrument cluster
- Pillion-seat isn’t comfortable
- Overall weight is on the heavier side
- Looks exactly like the Dominar 400
- Quality of parts could have been better

Colors


Available Colours	Black Red Silver	Canyon Red Vine Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.2(93 ratings) 39 reviews	4.5(112 ratings) 31 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	3	5
Performance	4	5
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	3	4
Maintenance cost	4	4
Extra Features	5	2

Reviews

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Retro to the core .

The staff at the dealership was courteous . The bike is well balanced and beautiful t

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Bajaj Dominar 250 review

D250 is a super bike. I like it. It has good riding position. I enjoy my every ride o

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